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How do I critically read a historical source without hundreds of hours of background research?

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My friend found a bayonet in an old rv her purchased. It seems to be from ww2 but I was wondering if someone could tell me more about it?

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During the American Civil War what were the attitudes towards conscientious objectors/draft dodgers?

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During the American Civil War was there ever a significant refugee problem from people fleeing the violence?

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How did people deal with hangovers in ancient times?

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How do Historians determine the accuracy or reliability of a source?

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Was allied-occupied Vienna as shady as it was in "The Third Man"?

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Why did Afrikaans become a distinct language while the English spoken in America, NZ, and Australia remained English?

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How did the colonies under Spanish control in the New World come to be known as "Latin America?"

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How popular were Indian Bollywood films in the Soviet Union considering a close relationship between the two countries?

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How do I critically read a historical source without hundreds of hours of background research?	23
My friend found a bayonet in an old rv her purchased. It seems to be from ww2 but I was wondering if someone could tell me more about it?	23
During the American Civil War what were the attitudes towards conscientious objectors/draft dodgers?	23
During the American Civil War was there ever a significant refugee problem from people fleeing the violence?	23
How did people deal with hangovers in ancient times?	23
How do Historians determine the accuracy or reliability of a source?	23
Was allied-occupied Vienna as shady as it was in "The Third Man"?	23
Why did Afrikaans become a distinct language while the English spoken in America, NZ, and Australia remained English?	23
How did the colonies under Spanish control in the New World come to be known as "Latin America?"	23
How popular were Indian Bollywood films in the Soviet Union considering a close relationship between the two countries?	23